Gay Village Bars, Clubs, Food and Drink

Canal Street Bars, Clubs and Venue Information

Located in the heart of Manchester, Canal Street is world famous for being a space that the LGBT community, and friends, can enjoy time in without prejudice of their chosen lifestyles.

It is a collection of over 40 venues, all within a 100 meters or so of its heart the Rochdale Canal. Everyone is welcome in the Gay Village, however you are asked to respect people that you meet and see in this space, a very reasonable request.

Most venues are open to everyone visiting Canal-St, however there are a few that do have stringent door policies, so do not be surprised if you are refused entry. All the bars have door staff and they operate a safe customer scheme as you will find in many cities.

How to use the Venue map

On this page you will information about the Gay Village venues, location and a brief summary about the place. Many are regular bars, there are also restaurants, tea rooms and dedicated night-clubs to visit.

Click on a venue name below to find them on the map and about there services and offerings, or simply scroll down this screen to read about them all.

Getting to Canal St

By Car and Parking

Manchester is very accessable as it is serviced by the countries major motorways and the main ring road is the M60.

Canal Street is based right in the center of town, use the map above to help find it. There are numerous local car parks and we can recommend the multi-story on Charles Street (just off Sackville Street) which is less than a 5 minute walk from Canal Street, even in heels...

Getting to Canal St by Train

Piccadilly is Manchesters main train terminus and is located less than 10 minutes walk from Canal Street location (see map above).

By Bus

Chorlton Street Bus station is just round the corner from Canal Street. It really couldn't be easier!

Save with the Canal-St VIP Card

The Canal-St Card becomes essential for your lifestyle whether you live in Manchester or are just visiting. The Canal-St VIP Card is specifically developed for the LGBT community.

Club Bloom

Cruz 101

Cruz 101 is Manchester's biggest and longest running venue. In fact, Cruz is one of the longest running gay clubs in the country having pioneered mainstream gay clubbing in the early 90s. The club is open every night of the week from 11pm

Bar and Grille

Inspired by the vibrant unpretentious bistros of New York and Paris Grille is a neighbourhood restaurant that's laidback enough for a relaxed brunch or a quick bite after work but with more than enough style to give a dinner date a bit of class

Eagle Bar

The Eagle Bar located in the heart of Manchester?s gay village, offers a unique experience for MEN from all over the UK and beyond. Each of the different segments of this incomparable venue aims to explore the depths of your mind, and promises to deliver

Oscars

OSCARS is an intimate, theatre style bar, showing classic and modern musical film clips, in glamorous surroundings. Offering a warm welcome, in the heart of Canal Street, to the Gay Community and their friends

The Goose

The Goose has a warm and friendly welcome in a traditional pub in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. Offering a good food menu and selection of craft and cask ales, or popular draft lager, bitter and cider

The Molly House

A place for the discerning, eccentric and alternative; serving real ales, beers, wines and spirits; alongside fresh, authentic Spanish and South American tapas. Offering a warm welcome for everyone; boys or girls, gay or straight, and anyone in between

The Waldorf

Tribeca

Tribeca is situated on Sackville St it is a bustling and vibrant bar catering for a wide and diverse clientele. During the day and into the early evening, food is served and is a mixture of light bites and serious mains

Via

The Old Lady of Canal St has had a facelift without losing any of the quirky old charm, with new toilets which were long overdue and a new cocktail bar and new cocktail list Via is definitely looking wonderful

Gay Village Restaurants

Arnero

Arnero Indian Cuisine restaurant Manchester, located in the heart of the City Centre offers guests an incredible dining experience with traditional recipes whilst creating some new and innovative dishes

Chez Mal

Esquires Coffee

Esquires Coffee Manchester will be focused on sustainable, ethically and locally sourced food as well as Fairtrade and organic coffee, teas and chocolate. It will also offer great classics as well as healthy variants, vegetarian and vegan foods, all served in a cosy and upbeat environment

Richmond Tea Rooms

This traditional english style tea room, serving food and an array of beverages throughout the day and evening has to be seen to be believed. Once the tea rooms close part of the space becomes The Lodge Bar

Recommended Hotels

Le Ville Hotel

In easy walking distance of transport links, theatres, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Relax after your busy day and enjoy the local nightlife, or relax in your comfortable and tastefully decorated room, equipped with a multi-channel TV

Village Sudios

TATTOOING & PIERCING HOLISTIC and BEAUTY THERAPIES.Village Studios now have a new home in The Heart of Manchester's Gay Village.We invite you to visit our stylish new studio, where we proudly showcase some of the most talented tattoo artists and piercers in the country, all at competitive prices in a friendly, no attitude environment.Sundays are for those who want to just relax and be pampered

Website Links

Canal St - Mission Statement

"It is our intention to provide comprehensive content relating to all matters LGBT within the region. We aim to provide definitive listings of activity in and around the Gay Village, Manchester and the wider NW region without prejudice or opinion.

We strive to provide information about a wide body of services, organisations and individuals who operate with, and market to, LGBT users. It is also our intention to provide a platform for those of our community, who require help and assistance"